While Panasonic's two newest whiteboards lack those snazzy multitouch capabilities, they posses something only the true undercover FBI agent posing as a first grade teacher could appreciate. The film and steel boards look pretty traditional at first glance, but underneath of that plain jane facade is a highly advanced security system. You see, each board can accept passwords, which will in turn restrict the ability to transfer information from the board to USB flash memory. For those cleared for access, the whiteboards can transfer on-screen information to a PC via USB, though we suspect you'll have to handle the encryption on your end. 'Course, neither of these will run you cheap, but you know your underground supervisor won't mind shelling out upwards of two large to make sure schematics to rule the world aren't intercepted by meddling rivals.
[ Via: Engadget ]
[ Tag: Panasonic, security, UB-2828C, UB-5838C, whiteboard ]
Panasonic debuts password-protected whiteboards
iZ3D bringing 26-inch prototype 3D LCD to CES 2009
In case you haven't noticed, iZ3D is riding the suddenly swelled wave of 3D enthusiasm all the way to the bank (and Vegas). Even though its existing 22-inch 3D LCD has been around since mid-2007, the firm has recently hacked down the price and pushed it into retail outlets in order to drum up interest. At CES, it's bringing even more firepower in the form of a 26-inch prototype (pictured) that should do everything the current 22-incher does, just 4-inches better. Additionally, it'll have on display the Immersion Series, which places a trio of the iZ3D monitors together in order to better simulate flights and races. In case that's not enough, we're also told to expect a 22-inch widescreen 3D LCD that's console-friendly, meaning that the only thing standing between you and 3D Xbox 360 enjoyment is a wonky set of glasses and compatible software. We'll see how it all looks in around a fortnight.
[ Via: Engadget ]
[ Tag: 3d, 3d lcd, 3d monitor, 3dLcd, 3dMonitor, ces, ces 2009, Ces2009, iz3d, lcd, lcd monitor, LcdMonitor, monitor, prototype ]
Lumina Italia Ra Desk Lamp is Like a Robotic Two-Headed Cobra [Lighting]
I don't know about you, but in my opinion the Lumina Italia Ra fiber optic lamp is the world's most strikingly nerdilicious gadget to ever illuminate a desktop.
Designed by Ettore Cimini, the Ra features two fully adjustable steel and technopolymer arms that separately deliver and focus light from a 100W fluorescent bulb from the tip of their snake-like head using fiber optic cable. The light itself can be adjusted to taste via a built-in dimmer control. On the downside, it appears that the lamps are custom made to order—which surely means that it is far, far out of most of our price ranges.
[ Via: Gizmodo, The Gadget Blog ]
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Bag TV debuts multimedia mistake
Hey guys: if you're dating the kind of girl who covets a seriously hideous $700 bag with a useless LCD, you should probably call it off.
[ Via: Red Ferret ]
[ Tag: bad ideas, BadIdeas, bag tv, BagTv, handbag, purse, purses, tv ]
- Morega's curious Qew may or may not eventually stream your media
- Nikon's D3X DSLR hits the scene in official fashion
LG Transmissive/Reflective LCD Will Work Just as Well Outdoors as In [Displays]
[ Via: Gizmodo, The Gadget Blog ]
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Steampunk monitor mod is almost too pretty to use
The modding world is severely overran with me-too steampunk hack jobs, a fact that we find particularly disheartening. But every so often, we stumble upon a diamond in the rough such as this: a masterpiece of steampunk theater that truly exhibits dedication to the craft. Australia's own Mad Uncle Cliff set aside a copious amount of time over a number of weeks in order to construct this beauty, which includes a full-fledged PC, speakers and LCD (obviously). Check the read link for the build saga, and don't forget to pay your respects before leaving.
[ Via: Slashgear ]
[ Tag: display, diy, lcd, lcd monitor, LcdMonitor, mod, monitor, steampunk ]
USC develops flexible, transparent TFT prototype for high-tech temporary tattoos
USC researchers have demonstrated a low-temperature (and therefore relatively inexpensive, apparently) process for printing transparent TFTs on flexible material able to bend up to 120 degrees which allows for embedding LED to build see-through displays. The prototype disc shown above is 5 inches in diameter and contains around 20,000 nanotube transistors. The researchers suggest the technology could be used for e-paper, smart tags, and artificial skin, as well as an affordable heads-up display that could be put into car windshields. Our suggestion? Couple it with transparent playing cards for the ultimate poker-cheating experience.
[ Via: OLED-Display ]
[ Tag: invisible, tft, transparency, transparent, transparent tft, TransparentTft, usc ]
